Importing Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted from Indonesia into Australia (2026)

Knitted garments imported from Indonesia can attract preferential tariff rates under AANZFTA, but importers must hold a valid Form AAN or approved exporter Declaration of Origin at time of entry while simultaneously ensuring all garments carry compliant English-language care labels stating fibre content, country of origin, and care instructions as required under Australian Consumer Law.

✓ FTA Active: AANZFTAHS Chapter 61

Free Trade Agreement

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Chapter 61 goods originating in Indonesia may qualify for preferential duty rates under AANZFTA. Goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

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Compliance requirements

⚠Secure Form AAN or approved exporter declaration from Indonesian supplier before shipment to claim AANZFTA preferential rates.
⚠Check Anti-Dumping Commission register prior to shipment — active measures on certain knitted garments can trigger duties exceeding 30%.
⚠If importing childrens knitted nightwear or onesies, obtain AS/NZS 1249 flammability test reports from an accredited lab before clearance.
⚠All garments sold in Australia must comply with mandatory care labelling standards under Australian Consumer Law — labels must state fibre content, country of origin, and care instructions in English; non-compliance can trigger ABF detention and ACCC enforcement
⚠Children's nightwear (including knitted pyjamas and onesies) must meet flammability requirements under AS/NZS 1249 — importers must hold test reports from accredited laboratories before clearance
⚠Anti-dumping measures are active on certain knitted garments from specific origins — check the Anti-Dumping Commission register before shipment as duties can exceed 30% and apply retrospectively
⚠Country of origin claims on garments are heavily scrutinised; fabric knitted in one country but cut and sewn in another may not qualify as origin of the finishing country for FTA preferential rates or consumer labelling purposes
⚠No import permit is generally required, but biosecurity risk is low for new garments; however, second-hand or used knitted clothing requires DAFF biosecurity assessment and may require treatment or be refused entry
⚠An AANZFTA Certificate of Origin (Form AAN) or a Declaration of Origin from an approved exporter must be held at time of entry to claim preferential tariff rates under AANZFTA
⚠Timber and wood products (Chapter 44) and rattan or bamboo furniture are subject to mandatory biosecurity inspection and may require an Import Permit under the Biosecurity Act 2015, with risk of treatment or destruction if pests are detected
⚠Electrical and electronic goods must comply with Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards and carry the RCM mark, with supplier declarations of conformity required prior to import
⚠Palm oil and crude petroleum products are subject to strict Australian Border Force valuation scrutiny and may attract GST and customs duty assessments; anti-dumping measures should be checked against the Anti-Dumping Commission register for specific steel, aluminium, and paper product lines

Key documents required

commercial invoice with full fibre composition breakdown per SKU and country of manufacture
bill of lading or airway bill
packing list with carton-level detail including garment sizes and quantities
laboratory test reports for children's nightwear flammability (AS/NZS 1249) and any restricted substance testing (REACH or Oeko-Tex accepted as supporting evidence)
Certificate of Origin (Form E for ChAFTA, back-to-back or AANZ origin declaration for AANZFTA) to claim preferential tariff rates

Import tip

Pre-populate your tariff classification at the 10-digit statistical code level and include the exact fibre composition percentages on the commercial invoice — ABF commonly queries mismatches between declared composition and garment labels, and resolving this post-arrival causes costly storage delays.

Calculate the total landed cost for Chapter 61 goods from Indonesia — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other product categories imported from Indonesia

Ch.44Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal Ch.64Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles Ch.84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof Ch.40Rubber and articles thereof Ch.27Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes Ch.39Plastics and articles thereof